Medical insurance: insurance (public or private) that helps cover costs of medical treatment, such as national health insurance or employer-based plans.
留学前に医療保険に加入しておいたほうが安心だ。
It's safer to enroll in medical insurance before studying abroad.
会社の医療保険では一部の手術費がカバーされる。
The company's medical insurance covers part of the surgery costs.
高額な医療費に備えて民間の医療保険に加入する人もいる。
Some people take out private medical insurance to prepare for high medical expenses.